Cirroctopus antarcticus [Cirroctopus antarcticus]
Description
In colder Antarctic waters, this small octopus can be a fascinating find for divers exploring rocky bottoms and kelp-adjacent habitats. Divers may spot it perched or moving cautiously along the seafloor, using its flexible arms to investigate crevices and small hiding spots.
Where To See Cirroctopus antarcticus
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Molluscs
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Cephalopods
Cephalopoda
|
| Order |
Coleoids
Coleoidea
|
| Family |
Octopuses & related cephalopods
Octopodiformes
|
| Genus |
Kraken Octopods
Octopoda
|
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